Head to head
Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer is 824kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 824kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 176kg | 1000kg |
| Internal bed | 2500mm x 1250mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer, Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B84 Unbraked Trailer if...
- you want one that is 824kg lighter empty
A basic 8x4 general-purpose trailer with a ramp tailboard, aimed at private buyers wanting a cheap, light trailer for tip runs, garden work or small loads. Optional mesh sides or a ladder rack extend it to trade use.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
The U-Tilt range is Indespension's answer to ramp-loaded plant trailers, tipping the whole bed down rather than using fold-out ramps, which suits low-clearance machinery. It is generally compared with Ifor Williams' ramped GX plant trailers by hire fleets choosing between the two loading systems.
Full U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer is 824kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked general-purpose trailer; the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is a a twin-axle tilting flatbed trailer for plant and machinery, using twin hydraulic rams to tip the bed for low loading..
Which is lighter, the Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer. It is 824kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Can I tow the Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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